Rajasthan rainfall deficit down

Jaipur: The rainfall deficit in the desert state of Rajasthan has come down following widespread showers during the last few days.

The current deficit is 24.92 percent, which was 31.11 percent on July 25, according to official data here.

Whereas one district has received excess rainfall that is 20 to 59 percent above average, 8 districts have received rainfall under the normal category, which is 19 percent more or less than average.

However, a majority of 21 districts in the state are still under the deficit category (20 to 59 percent less than average) while three are under most alarming category (60 percent less than average).

The state as a whole is still under the "deficit" category receiving 242.79 mm rainfall till yesterday against the average rainfall from June one to August 11 of 323.40 mm.

The recent rainfall has improved the situation at some places. Dholpur has received excess rainfall so far, whereas Bharatpur, Karauli, Dausa, Baran, Jhalawar, Banswara, Dungarpur and Pratapgarh received normal rainfall so far.